Which comment about relationships would be most characteristic of a patient with antisocial personality disorder?
a. "The only reason for interacting is to take advantage of others.".
b. "‘Live and let live' is as good a philosophy as any to live by.".
c. "I've always found that ‘help one another' is a good policy.".
d. "I'll be your doormat. Feel free to take advantage of me.".
A
Antisocial individuals are exploitative and manipulative. They prefer to control others to avoid being controlled. The attitudes of "live and let live" and "help one another" are not reflective of an individual with antisocial personality disorder since they are incapable of empathy or sympathy. Being a "doormat" reflects a poor sense of self-esteem and personal worth.
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